Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, branding it a “parasite” that thrives by exploiting tragedies for electoral gain and labelling it a “washing machine” for corrupt individuals.

Speaking in Ramnathapuram on Friday after unveiling development projects, the Chief Minister lashed out at the Union government, calling its response to the Karur stampede, which left 41 dead, including women and children, an act of political opportunism.

He alleged that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who failed to visit Tamil Nadu following three major natural disasters, was “now rushing to Karur” solely for scoring political mileage ahead of elections.

“The BJP is like a parasite that survives by suc

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